Transformers Prime Cast Officially Announced, G1 Episodes to Air on The Hub

bwbm - Friday, August 06, 2010

Hasbro Studios was at the Television Critics Association (mostly TCA for short) this morning and they discussed what to expect when The Hub, a cable network between Hasbro Studios and Discovery Communications, launches on October 10, 2010.

Two press releases coincided with the appearance, one that announced the cast of the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon, a CGI-based show, and the other announcing that the original Generation 1 cartoon Transformers would also air on The Hub.

The following is the Transformers: Prime cast announced in the press release (PDF); however, characters other than Mr. Cullen and Mr. Welker are still unofficial at this point.

Peter Cullen ("Transformers" Trilogy – Optimus Prime)

Frank Welker ("Transformers" Trilogy - Megatron)

Gina Torres ("MadTV")

James Remar ("Dexter"; misspelled as "Remer" in press release)

Josh Keaton ("Justice League: Circle of Two Earths")

Kevin Michael Richardson ("The Batman")

Markie Post ("The Fall Guy")

A separate press release (PDF again) announces that the original Generation 1 Transformers cartoon would also be airing on The Hub. Additional shows acquired include GI Joe: A Real American Hero, Doogie Howser, M.D., and The Wonder Years.

It is unknown when these shows will air on the network, but there is a great possibility new episodes of Transformers: Prime will air in the "Kids Afternoon/Kids Prime" block that takes place from 1 PM to 6 PM.

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Lord_Onslaught

2010-08-09
10:09 pm

According to Hasbro themselves it was the best name they came up with. Pretty sad huh?>

Tfboy

2010-08-09
9:41 pm

I wonder who came up with the name "Transformers: Prime". It should be called "Bayformers: Animated"

Lord_Onslaught

2010-08-09
3:25 am

Not a problem and hopefully the Penguin will get your joke this time LOL And yes this list does feel right.

Jason X

2010-08-09
3:20 am

Finally! A "voice" of reason! Heh heh, get it? 'Cause we're talking about voice acting. It's funnier when you explain it. Anyways, thanks for taking the time to post the list Onslaught! It feels more right than the previous one.

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